The fifth installment in the HOPE Forum series, “Financial and Economic Disaster Recovery: People, Preparedness and the Price”, will explore the impact of natural disasters and national emergencies on the economy and how Americans can better plan for unforeseen calamity.

W. Craig Fugate was confirmed by the US Senate and began his service as Administrator of FEMA in May 2009. At FEMA, Fugate has promulgated the “whole community” approach to emergency management, emphasizing and improving collaboration with all levels of government (federal, tribal, state, and local) and external partners, including voluntary agencies, faith based organizations, the private sector and citizens.